Area Agency on Aging

The Area Agency on Aging provides planning and advocacy for seniors and contracts with other local non-profit organizations to provide a variety of services under the guidelines of the Older Americans Act and Older Californians Act.

These contracted services include home-delivered meals; congregate dining centers; information and assistance; case management, legal assistance; transportation; ombudsman for individuals living in facilities; adult day care; senior peer counseling; assistance to the visually impaired; caregiver support; Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program, etc.

Who can receive services?

pdf icon 2012-2016 Draft Area Plan on Aging: Executive Summary
pdf icon 2012-2016 Draft Area Plan on Aging: Full Report
pdf icon 2009-2012 Area Plan on Aging: 2011-2012 Update

Anyone over the age of 60 is eligible for services.

Area Served

The Area Agency on Aging operates in Santa Cruz & San Benito Counties.

Area Agency on Aging Publications & related documents

Service Providers:

Advocacy, Inc.

Community Bridges

Family Services Agency

Jovanes de Antaño

Senior Citizens Legal Services

Senior Network Services

Vista Center

Volunteer Center

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